Der Spiegel: Europe should make real steps towards Russia
The discussion of the Kremlin's policy toward Ukraine divided Germany, but instead To pursue a permanent dispute, writes German politicians would do well to ask ourselves: what it creates a Conflict with Russia?
The conflict was dangerous from the very beginning, says the magazine. Is there a contradiction between the respect for Western values and for their own identity. The West intervened in him, not taking into account any interest to the Ukrainian people, nor the interests of Russia. Europe was mentioned as a priority Western values, but decided it in Berlin and Brussels, not in Kyiv, writes the magazine.
" Eight, nine months from the beginning of the fall. From the speed at which Russia and the West are racing each other close person, is breathtaking. Where will they stop?" asks printed illustrated edition, reviews policy which strengthen punishments means that ritual sacrifice replaced the real policy.
To return to the mainstream of practical policy, Der Spiegel offers addressed to the Kremlin 3 specific proposals.
The West, with own hand, recognizes that the accession of Russia to the Crimea is an accomplished fact (and therefore not subject to revision).
Russia should not obstruct Ukraine's rapprochement to the EU, but Ukraine should not join NATO.
Russia and Europe must work together to create a fresh security structures, if necessary - without U.S. participation.
Der Spiegel hopes that such or similar proposals, the German foreign Minister will make Moscow.
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